Introversion and anxiety

[DontJudge]

Asides the fact that I am always sweaty on palms, feet, face in new setting like meeting someone new or just saying hi to someone on the street or any social situation per say, I feel like I'm a pretty outspoken person amongst folks whom I feel comfortable with. I tell jokes that burst their ribs, make them laugh, share tips, make strong eye contact while being honest with them but the same energy and feeling is always far away while attempting to engage with someone new I've just met. It always feels as though my actual being is hiding from me and I just feel like I'm not being myself, like my body is really being taken over by someone else and I just find it hard to think straight, struggle with words to say, eye contact's pretty weak and signals shyness or at times lack of interest. I just really wish I could get out of my shell and just live life to the fullest and go out and meet people but my head hurts when I think of how my body would betray me in social situation.So I've come here to pour out my heart and le people listen and receive your opinions on how to be ME and not who my body dictates for me especially the palms sweating issues in social situation. 🫶

[BlueType]

I like the Owl in your pic!I feel the EXACT same way, have few friends, but they're close even when they're away..

I did go to a restaurant by myself, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I said hello to a few people too, it was terrifying, but felt good... Lol

[DontJudge in reply to BlueType]

Thanks so much BlueType . This means a lots, so you made few friends then, how fulfilling that must have been